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Once your average weekly wage is determined, you will receive two-thirds of this amount (but no more than $675 per week for total disability and $450 per week for temporary partial disability) as part of your workers' compensation. (This amount can change depending upon your date of accident).

What Is the Georgia Workers' Compensation Waiting Period? Georgia has a seven day waiting period. This means that you will not receive benefits during the first week you miss work. You are entitled to weekly income benefits and the check should be mailed to you within 21 days after the first day you missed work.

The statute of limitations for workers' compensation in Georgia is one year from the date of your accident. This means you must file a workers' compensation claim within one year of the date of your accident if you are to qualify for compensation for your accident-related injuries and losses.

Notice prerequisite for compensation. - This section provided in substance that every injured employee shall within 30 days give to the employer notice of the accident or no compensation shall be payable.

You can file a notice of claim yourself and also request a hearing or mediation to determine benefits. You have 1 year from the date of the reported injury to file a claim with SBWC.

The statute of limitations for Georgia workers' comp claims is generally one year. To receive benefits after a work-related injury, you must file your claim within one year of the date of the accident.

You should report any accident occurring on the job to your employer (boss, foreman, or supervisor) immediately. If you wait longer than 30 days, you may lose your benefits.

The “going and coming” rule applies to employees commuting to and from work. Driving to and from work exposes an employee to different risks on public roads and walkways. This rule exempts employers from responsibility when an employee is injured during their commute to and from work.